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We have moved our horses to greener pastures for the summer, which makes them extremely happy … and fat, so that’s all good. For me this means a long bike ride, or ten minutes in the car to go and check on them each day.
I drive along the valley, following the river, and always slow down at one particular village where there’s a house that makes me dream.
The property looks pretty old to me, maybe older than ours, I should guess at least 180 years. I don’t know the owners, and I’ve never been inside but I always feel compelled to stop and gaze. As you know, I have a secret longing to live beside water.
Somebody has planted two tall cypress trees rather too close to the corners of the house, and then forgotten to keep the virginia creeper under control, but don’t you think the whole thing is so romantic? Of an evening, the light beside the river is beautifully soft, the garden is quite big with an old outbuilding at the end.
There are signs of people coming now and again, but I don’t think it’s lived in full time. I’m afraid I didn’t even ask permission to show you these pictures, so I hope I don’t get into trouble…!
The house looks across the river to this view. A small road with a couple of very attractive houses sheltered behind tall gates.
And at the end of the road, leading into the village is this rather sweet house; small, neglected and …….
FOR SALE – any takers?!
39 comments
Oh! I'd LOVE to be a "taker" on that last cottage!
A wonderful, wonderful dream indeed 🙂
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swooning over here across the big ocean!
I was transported right to the rivers' edge …
aaahhhhh …
Sharon, I really like the way you stop amidst the chores of life . . . to notice what is around you and to enjoy it. And then thanks for also taking the time to share it with us.
Fondly,
Glenda
Absolutely gorgeous!!
I've only been to France a few times for vacations. And yet, when I see pictures like these I miss it like it was my hometown.
Thank you for sharing.
The first property, oh Sharon, you make me dream and sigh…
Francesca
Oh to buy that house ! But I would take the little one too 🙂
Oh,this makes me want to visit France even more than ever. You just don't see houses like this in my neck of the woods. Love the pictures and what a wonderful ride to see your horses. Yvonne
I see photos like that and I just want to "dig in". Either place would be fine with me but I think the first could transform me into a REAL princess.
Your beautiful pictures .. make it so tempting to have an "Under the Tuscan Sun" moment and pack for France (instead of Italy..).. Hubby and I are considering the purchase of a property on another continent … and you make it very tempting to get on plane.. wonder how much they are asking??? … HHL
Heading your way this fall hopefully we can see some of this romance!
that house by the river is truely BEAUTIFUL!! as you say perhaps a little overgrown…but oh the romance of that!
what a magic way to get to your horses…
and i would take that little cottage number *1* any day…
still planning our journey down your way…so will let you know…getting excited…
melissa xx
Wonderful Sharon!! Love the images!!
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xoxo
Karena
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So lovely….
This is such a romantic house….imagine the tales we could spin about it, xv.
Gorgeous! I want to live right on the water too!
Sharon, maybe it's Brad and Angoelina? Ha ha, or George Clooney!!!! I would love to move there, in a heartbeat!!! I can't think of anything I would rather do then get to know you personally and live there so we could do "stuff" together! Wouldn't that be so much fun? Baking, sewing, brocanting!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
yes please! the large house is beautiful, but i'll take #`any day!
Me too, the second one will do fine for me! What beautiful views you have, so good that you appreciate them so much and share with us. Thank you
Jacqui
So beautiful!!!
Oh my how gorgeous!!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful home with us Sharon,
xxx Coty
Oh Sharon what a gorgeous house, I could fantasize about living in it…
Enjoy your week
Hugs
Erna
Sharon,
Your blog is inspirational. It gives me the desire to make something beautiful.
Love, Terri
I would love to see the inside! What do you think the roof is made out of?
Sajnos nem tudok angolul, de a képek nézegetéséhez nem is kell a nyelvet tudnom. 🙂
Nagyon szépek. 🙂
yes please!!
I love that small house… it's perfect for us!!!
I would so love that wee little neglected cottage. Looks like bliss to me.
How fortunate that you were able to meet a blogging friend. I had the same encounter this summer and it was like meeting an old and dear friend.
We are finally back from ou 6 weeks in the States and now that I am back at my own computer, I can follow your blog. Best wishes, Tammy
So romantic!
Like Sleeping Beauty's castle.
Gorgeous Sharon
You live in such a beautiful part of the world.. I'll take both please.. wrap them up and send them over.. xxx Julie
The pictures are amazing of that house near the water. I grew up living
right next to a river and it is so peaceful to hear the rushing water and
See the oaters and other wild life come to drink or relax at the river's edge.
Our house was on stilts because the river would flood in the winter time,
so on the sides we had Ivy climbing up the house and it was so beautiful,
It kind of reminds me of this house you are showing us. I just love your
blog.
Hi Sharon…I was out of town a few days and didn't see this post….it looks so romantic to me…but a little sad – I think you should bake a pie and go meet them…..that always brings people together…pie 🙂
have a great weekend!
xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
MOTH would have the secetaurs out pronto Sharon! All that overgrown ivy around the windows must keep the upstairs rooms somewhat dark & dingy. It's a house ready to become part of a fairy-tale book.
Millie ^_^
Love this house . And the little cottage is lovely
You have got my imagination working overtime! I can just see myself in that lovely house. It would be perfect! It is so romantic. Your lovely blog is always so inspiring.
I've been doing genealogy research and find I have quite a few french ancestors. Maybe the house across the river is my 'ancestral home'! Dream on! I'm a first time visitor to your blog and am loving it!
Also new to your site,loveeee it! We're selling our home,to move to warmer weather. Maybe a dream house beside a river.I think the hubby would go for it, if he knew someone like you, to help and trust!! What would your educated guess,on a price for the river house? I love to watch "house hunters international" on HGTV, but don't always see the right countrys!!!!
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